BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Breakfast

Oatmeal & Cinnamon

Oatmeal & Cinnamon — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
2 min
Cook
8 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

  1. 01

    Measure rolled oats and water into a small saucepan.

  2. 02

    Cook oats over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5–7 minutes until thick and creamy.

  3. 03

    Remove from heat and stir in a tiny pinch of ground cinnamon (no more than 1/8 teaspoon for babies).

  4. 04

    Allow to cool slightly to a lukewarm temperature before serving. Stir well to ensure cinnamon is evenly distributed.

Gallery

Oatmeal & Cinnamon — photo 1
Oatmeal & Cinnamon — photo 2

How to offer

Serve warm. A tiny pinch of cinnamon goes a long way — it introduces gentle spice to broaden baby's palate.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Can be frozen for up to 1 month.

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